bánh cuốn
[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ kuən˧˦]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) bánh cuốn (a Vietnamese steamed rice noodle roll similar to cheong fun)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cho tôi một suất bánh cuốn nóng.A serving of hot steamed rice rolls, please.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a dish made with rice sheets prepared similarly
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một món ăn làm từ bánh tráng gạo chuẩn bị tương tự
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Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) intriguing
Register: informal
Examples
Uồi, nghe kể thôi mà bánh cuốn vãi.Whoa, just hearing about it is already so thrilling!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bánh cuốn” mean?
(noun) bánh cuốn (a Vietnamese steamed rice noodle roll similar to cheong fun)
Is “bánh cuốn” formal or informal?
bánh cuốn is generally informal.